5 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown, Santa Rosa CA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Santa Rosa CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list narrows the Downtown Santa Rosa, CA search to restaurants Google categorizes as Italian, with six qualifying businesses considered. It suits anyone looking for pasta, pizza or a classic Italian dinner in Downtown. The five restaurants below are ranked by weighted Google rating, and each entry lists the address, hours, price range where shown, accessibility details and what reviewers mention about the food and service.
#1
Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano
★ 4.7 (1,045 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–70 per person
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Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano, at 835 2nd St, is the top-rated Italian restaurant on this list with 4.7 from 1,045 reviews. Its listed price range is $30 to $70, and it serves lunch and dinner. Google attributes include outdoor seating, a wine list, great desserts and a private dining room. Reviewers mention a light Caesar chicken salad, appetizers they describe as rich and layered, and handmade pastas served by a team that kept a full room moving.
Best for: Handmade pasta and a private dining room
- Address
- 835 2nd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Mon 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm; Sat 4:30–9 pm; Sun 4:30–8 pm; Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm; Tue 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm; Wed 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
#2
Riviera Ristorante
★ 4.7 (688 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Riviera Ristorante at 75 Montgomery Dr holds a 4.7 rating from 688 reviews and is open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday, from 5 pm to 10 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers praise the calamari, the pasta and the desserts, and say the outdoor dining area stays warm. Several describe a special occasion meal, such as an anniversary, that felt well run from start to finish.
Best for: Special occasion dinners with outdoor seating
- Address
- 75 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun 5–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#3
Lococo's Cucina Rustica
★ 4.6 (1,001 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–70 per person
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Lococo's Cucina Rustica, at 117 4th St, carries a 4.6 rating from 1,001 reviews and a listed price range of $20 to $70. It is dinner only, with Friday and Saturday hours from 5 pm to 9 pm and most weeknights until about 8:30 pm. Google lists a bar on site, cocktails, table service and vegetarian options. Reviewers call it a go-to for romantic dinners, mention raviolis and tagliatelle bolognese, and say the service is top notch.
Best for: Romantic dinners with a full bar
- Address
- 117 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–9 pm; Sun 5–8 pm; Thu 5–8:30 pm; Tue 5–8:30 pm; Wed 5–8:30 pm
#4
L'Oro di Napoli
★ 4.6 (415 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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L'Oro di Napoli at 629 4th St has a 4.6 rating from 415 Google reviews and is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, with Monday closed. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers describe a traditional setting, friendly staff and a focaccia with prosciutto starter. Pizza reviews are mixed, with praise for a springy crust and a burrata, prosciutto and plum jam pizza, and complaints of a soggy center on another visit.
Best for: Authentic pizza in a traditional setting
- Address
- 629 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm
#5
Capriciano Osteria
★ 4.7 (66 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Capriciano Osteria at 505 Mendocino Ave has a 4.7 rating from 66 Google reviews. It serves lunch on Friday to Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm and dinner most days from 5 pm to around 9 or 10 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers praise calamari, grilled octopus, bruschetta and a Pizza Capriciano, along with a patio and a warm welcome from the staff.
Best for: Seafood dishes and patio dining
- Address
- 505 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5–9:30 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue 5–9:30 pm; Wed 5–9:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Santa Rosa CA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Italian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano and Lococo's Cucina Rustica take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,045 reviews. Riviera Ristorante is second at 4.7 from 688 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Santa Rosa CA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Riviera Ristorante, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano $30–70; Lococo's Cucina Rustica $20–70. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano and Lococo's Cucina Rustica.
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